HR1256 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Frank C. Johnson Sr. of Antioch, who passed away on April 28, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Frank C. Johnson Sr. was born on October 4, 1934 in Chicago; he was the son of the late Clarence and Frances (Bartlett) Johnson; and

WHEREAS, Frank C. Johnson Sr. moved to Round Lake in 1955 after serving in the United States Air Force; he married Louise McCann on June 9, 1956 in Antioch, living in Antioch ever since; and

WHEREAS, Frank C. Johnson Sr. attended the College of Lake County in the School of Business; he was employed with Commonwealth Edison for many years in management in Zion and Chicago, working there until his retirement in 1993; he was also a retired member of the Antioch Fire Department, which he served in for several years; and

WHEREAS, After his retirement, Frank C. Johnson Sr. worked for several years for FEMA as a part time (CEM) certified emergency manager, serving in several disaster areas; he also was active in writing the protocols for Nuclear Disasters for Illinois and various local areas; and

WHEREAS, Frank C. Johnson Sr. was an avid hunter, fisherman, and boater; he was a member of Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl; he also loved to sing; and

WHEREAS, Frank C. Johnson Sr. was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Daniel; and his brother, Robert; and

WHEREAS, Frank C. Johnson Sr. is survived by his wife of 52 years, Louise, his son, Frank Jr. and wife, Cathy; his grandchildren, Jack and Kelly; his brother, Donald (Dorothy) Johnson; his sisters, Jackie (Don) Phelps and Gerry (Ray) Doll; and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and

WHEREAS, Frank C. Johnson Sr. will be remembered by all who knew and loved him as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle whose knowledge and belief in the Lord was beyond any doubt; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Frank C. Johnson Sr.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Frank C. Johnson Sr. as an expression of our sympathy.